Strategic Double Track Project Update

May 2, 2023 | 12 – 1 p.m.

Project Partners

Project Partners

• House Bill 322 shifted management to UDOT for transit projects

˗ State funded

˗ Fixed guideway

˗ Large public transit district

˗ Add capacity

• UDOT will serve as the project lead in close partnership with UTA
• Currently pursuing FTA Core Capacity Grant for ~70% of project funding

Regional Objectives

Improve reliability of FrontRunner

Increase capacity on the FrontRunner corridor Increase ridership on FrontRunner

Support real estate and economic development Improve air quality

Meet the forecasted demand of population and economic growth

Area Growth

• Utah is the fastest growing state in the country
• 80% of population is concentrated in the Wasatch Front
• Future growth is expected to continue in this pattern
• Investments in FrontRunner will be essential as more people travel I-15

Current FrontRunner System

• Primarily single track (74%)

and (26%) double track

• Disruptions can cause

cascading delays

• 60-minute all day service
• 30-minute peak service
• Operating at capacity on key segments

Current FrontRunner System

Capacity Challenges

• FrontRunner is currently operating near or over capacity at 5 segments

˗ Salt Lake Central to Murray Central: 87%

˗ Murray Central to South Jordan: 104%

˗ South Jordan to Draper: 106%

˗ Draper to Lehi: 102%

˗ Lehi to American Fork: 86%

What Grows Ridership?

Increased Frequency

Increase train frequency in both peak and off-peak periods

Increased Reliability

Fewer train delays thanks to increased double track

Improved connectivity between FrontRunner stations and local bus lines running 15-minute service

Travel Time Benefits

89% of riders have an improved travel time

Passengers with improved travel time save

~9 minutes

on average

In-vehicle Travel Time

+ Wait Time

= Travel time

Project Features

10

ADDITIONAL TRAINS

50%

DOUBLE TRACK

DOUBLE TRACK SECTIONS

9

Double Track Sections

North of Salt Lake Central

• North of Clearfield Station

˗ 3.6 miles of new track on the east side of the UTA track

• North of Woods Cross Station

˗ 1.9 miles of new track, on the east side of the UTA track

• Beck Yard Double Track

˗ 1.6 miles of new track on the east side of the UTA track

• Warm Springs Realignment

˗ Realign 1.1 miles and relocate the two UTA tracks west of Warm Springs Rail Service Center

Double Track Sections

South of Salt Lake Central

• South of Salt Lake Station

˗ 2.0 miles of new track on the east side of the UTA track

• South of Murray Station

˗ 1.4 miles of new track on the east side of the UTA track

• South of Draper Station

˗ 2.8 miles of new track on the west side of the UTA track

• North of Lehi Station

˗ 1.4 miles of new track on the west side of the UTA track

• North of American Fork Station

˗ 4.2 miles of new track on the west side of the UTA track

Preliminary Schedule

• Environmental 2023
• Design 2024 - 2025
• Construction 2025 - 2029
• Opening 2029

Stay Informed

udotinput.utah.gov/frontrunnerproject

frontrunnerproject@utah.gov

888-882-0373

North of Clearfield Section

• North of Clearfield Station to 2300 North grade crossing
• Extends double track north of Clearfield
• 3.6 miles of new track
• Retaining walls and culvert extensions
• Grade crossings improvements
• Relocate power poles and utilities

North of Woods Cross Section

• Extends double track north of Woods Cross Station
• Reduces slowdown between the Clearfield and Layton Stations
• 2 miles of new track
• Retaining walls and culvert extensions
• Grade crossings improvements
• Relocate power poles and utilities

Beck Yard Section

• North of 1800 N to south of I-215 overpass
• Increase double track at the north end of Salt Lake City
• 1.6 miles of new track
• Relocate utilities

Warm Springs Rail Realignment

• 600 N to 1200 N, Salt Lake City
• Improve overall travel time by straightening existing track through Warm Springs
• 1.1 mile of new track
• Relocate power poles and utilities

South of Salt Lake Section

• 3100 S in South Salt Lake City to 1700 S in Salt Lake City
• Would increase frequency of service south of Salt Lake Central
• 2 miles of new track
• Retaining walls and culvert extensions
• Relocate utilities

South of Murray Section

• North of I-215 railroad bridge to Murray Central Station
• Increase frequency by up to 15 minutes
• 1.4 miles of new track
• Relocate utilities

South of Draper Section

• 1300 W in Bluffdale to the Draper Station
• Increase frequency of service south of Draper
• 2.8 miles of new track
• Retaining walls and culvert extensions
• Relocate utilities

North of Lehi Section

• North of Lehi Station
• 1.4 miles of new track
• Construct retaining walls
• Relocate utilities

North of American Fork Section

• North of American Fork Station to south of 2100 N (Lehi)
• Allows trains to pass near American Fork
• 4.2 miles of new track
• Construct new retaining walls
• Grade crossing improvements
• Relocate utilities